Question

How were the Crusades different from some of the wars we’re more familiar with today, such as the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, or the “War on Terrorism?”

Answer 1

If you study the Crusades vis search engine you will find that The Pope declare a religious war on the Arab religions. There apparently were so bad reasons for the actions taken. Most European country men went on the Crusade an there was a great deal of looting of wealth very brutal slaying of ALL that they confronted.  There were several Crusades which spanned over numerous decades during the 11th and 12th century Check Wikipdeia fro more accurate information

Answer 2

There are several reasons why the Crusades are considered to be so different from other wars we are more familiar with today.

For example, the Crusades were less a political affair than a religious one. Crusaders were interested in fighting in these wars because they believed these to be a mandate from God. The rewards that they were promised were not as concrete as gold or land. Instead, they were promised salvation.

Another important characteristic of the Crusades was the fact that the Church, which we do not usually associate with wars, was behind them. In fact, the Catholic Church encouraged believers to fight in these wars.

Finally, another important difference between the Crusades and more modern wars is the impact that they had in society. The effect of the Crusades deeply shaped Medieval society and culture in Europe, from literature, to music, to social values. Few, if any, modern wars have had such a deep impact in society.